Girvan vs Crawford River.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $840,000 and $553,000. Crawford River edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Crawford River (median $553,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Girvan ($840,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crawford River (941) sits above Girvan (940). Crawford River skews owner-occupied (96%), Girvan runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
For buyers
Crawford River is the lower entry point at $553,000 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Crawford River offers the higher gross rental yield (2.82% vs 1.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Crawford River edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 940).
Common questions
Is Girvan or Crawford River cheaper to buy in?
Crawford River has the lower median house price at $553,000, roughly 52% below Girvan ($840,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Girvan or Crawford River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crawford River scores 941 vs 940 in Girvan. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Girvan or Crawford River?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in Crawford River vs 1.92% in Girvan. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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